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New tech gear of the month: review round-up (September 2018)

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By Computer Music and Future Music published 3 September 2018

Plugins, interfaces, a DAW and more

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Kush Audio REDDI

Kush Audio REDDI

It has been a summer to remember here at MusicRadar: we've spent the long days and balmy evenings assessing some scorching new software and hardware

Here, we present to you a digested look at everything that was published on the site during the month of August. We start with the Kush Audio REDDI.

MusicRadar's verdict:

“No matter what kind of music you make, you owe it to yourself to get this amazing tone-enhancing plugin in your rack."

FULL REVIEW: Kush Audio REDDI

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Steinberg UR-RT2

Steinberg UR-RT2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Costing almost double the price of the non-Neve version, this small format audio interface boasts a stellar sonic pedigree.”

FULL REVIEW: Steinberg UR-RT2

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

Page 2 of 9
Page 2 of 9
iZotope VocalSynth 2

iZotope VocalSynth 2

MusicRadar's verdict:

“A versatile and highly adaptable voice processing system, VocalSynth 2 sounds and operates better than ever.”

FULL REVIEW: iZotope VocalSynth 2 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 3 of 9
PreSonus Studio One 4 Professional

PreSonus Studio One 4 Professional

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Studio One takes another step forward with the addition of Harmonic Editing, Patterns and the XT instruments.”

FULL REVIEW: PreSonus Studio One 4 Professional

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

Page 4 of 9
Page 4 of 9
Strymon Magento

Strymon Magento

MusicRadar's verdict:

“This doesn’t disappoint as an effects module but it fulfils so many other roles that any patch would benefit from it one way or another.”

FULL REVIEW: Strymon Magento

5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

Page 5 of 9
Page 5 of 9
Pioneer DJ DJS-1000

Pioneer DJ DJS-1000

MusicRadar's verdict:

“The DJS-1000 bridges the gap between DJ and studio better than anything else on the market right now.”

FULL REVIEW: Pioneer DJ DJS-1000 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Future Music)

Page 6 of 9
Page 6 of 9
Loopmasters Bass Master 

Loopmasters Bass Master 

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Tightly designed and sounding superb at every turn, Bass Master is the shortest route we know to low-end heaven.”

FULL REVIEW: Loopmasters Bass Master 

4 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 7 of 9
MeldaProduction MSpectralDelay

MeldaProduction MSpectralDelay

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Whether you stick with the Active Presets or venture into Edit mode, MSpectralDelay is an immense sound design plugin.”

FULL REVIEW: MeldaProduction MSpectralDelay 

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 8 of 9
Accusonus Beatformer

Accusonus Beatformer

MusicRadar's verdict:

“Beatformer isn’t just ‘Drum Buss for the rest of us’, but a brilliant drums-orientated multi-effects processor in its own right.”

FULL REVIEW: Accusonus Beatformer

4.5 out of 5

(Originally reviewed in Computer Music)

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Page 9 of 9
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